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Adidas Attends Etnies Party (Yahoo And Nike Too)
I have my first photos from the free beer party that skater shoe firm Etnies threw behemoth adidas last night in Portland, Oregon. Etnies decided to bring a little Santa cheer to Portland after hearing that adidas canceled all holiday festivities this year to save more than $6 million in money.
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Rob Brink Etnies/Adidas Holiday Party |
I'm told about 250 showed up at My Father's Place Bar, and not only did the PBR flow freely (approximately 1,200 "tall boys"--16 oz. each), Etnies ended up offering free about 100 shots. They shut the place down.
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Rob Brink Etnies/Adidas Holiday Party |
Most of those who showed are from the skater scene, but six self-professed adidas employees actually came (one shown here anonymously--note the shoe).
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Rob Brink Etnies/Adidas Holiday Party |
Here's the surprise: 20 employees from Nike [NKE
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Rob Brink Yahoo Holiday Party |
Total cost: $3,000. Publicity among your target consumer audience of young men: priceless.
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